Lakers OFF-SEASON IS A WRAP

[had pants]

Yall crazy

Dlo will take 2+ seasons to develop

Randle will disappoint, goes left too much, no jumper, will get called for a lot of offensive fouls lowering shoulder

Young and Kobe will play a combined 70 games

We will win no more than 25 games

See: OKC when they had Russ, KD, Harden Jeff Green and lost like 70 games that year
Youth takes time

just being realistic

^ You crazy

 

[akajae]

Get this dude outta here...

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definitely a NTer.

 

[grandtheftbike]

first chanel, then being called the might have been goat. hell of an off season if you ask me

 

[mr j 858]

Colangelo: Kobe 'would love to ride off into sunset' with gold medal

LAS VEGAS -- Could the lasting image to cap Kobe Bryant's basketball career be of him donning a gold medal at the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympics?

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo revealed Thursday at the conclusion of Team USA's minicamp that he's had a conversation with the Los Angeles Lakers' guard about that very scenario and has not ruled out Bryant for the 12-man roster next summer.

"I was quoted on Kobe," Colangelo said after USA Basketball's intrasquad scrimmage at the Thomas & Mack Center. "In response to a question about him, I said it would be a great story if he did (play in Rio).

"And so, he also mentioned to me in a private conversation that if he had his druthers, he would love to ride off into the sunset playing one more time and winning the gold medal. And that would be the end. But he was very quick to say, 'But, I don't want a spot. I need to earn the spot. I need to be capable of playing at that level to be considered.' And I said, 'You got that. That's always there for you, Kobe.'"

Bryant, who turns 37 later this month, will be entering his 20th and possibly final NBA season in the fall; his contract is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2015-16 campaign.

Bryant previously announced he did not plan to play in Rio, tacking on a joke at the expense of former teammate Pau Gasol when he said he would possibly still attend as a spectator to "see Pau win another silver medal."

The U.S. team, featuring Bryant, beat Gasol in the gold medal round in both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics.

Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski hosted a pool of 30-plus players in Las Vegas this week and insinuated before camp began that participation was mandatory in order be eligible for consideration for the Rio Games. However, both men left the door open for players such as Bryant and former league MVP Derrick Rose to make the team even though they were not present for the camp.

Bryant was on vacation in Japan with his family during the camp this week, according to a source familiar with Bryant's summer itinerary.

When asked about the selection process, Krzyzewski described the balance between honoring a player's previous service to the program while recognizing the emerging players who are also competing for spots on the roster.

"You just try to pick the best team," Krzyzewski said. "It's equity (built up from previous participation) as long as the talent from guys who have equity continues to be at that level with the newness of other maturing talented players."

Colangelo said Thursday that he expects to set a 12-man roster for Rio soon after next year's NBA draft.

Bryant averaged 22.3 points on a career-low 37.3 percent shooting, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 35 games for the Lakers last season before his season was cut short because of a shoulder injury.

The Colangelo/Krzyzewski leadership structure, which took over USA Basketball in 2005 and brought it back to prominence, has shown a preference for including a veteran leader in the roster structure in the past, granting a 35-year-old Jason Kidd a place on the 2008 Olympic squad.

"There's a guy who's made great contributions to the game, again, one of the great players of all time," Colangelo said of Bryant. "He helped us win the gold medal in Beijing. Trust me, he really did. And so he's entitled to an opportunity.

"I always said you never shut the door entirely on anyone. I mean, why? To prove what? Was I disappointed Derrick (Rose) wasn't here? Sure. Because, we want the best for him. We want the best for him. We want him to get back to the level that he once was. So let's just see how things go in the future."

Source:

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/...colangelo-ruled-kobe-bryant-2016-rio-olympics

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[BIG LEEMELONE]

Jordan Clarkson[/size=7]

Clarkson was an impressive rookie this past season--he was a fairly high usage combo guard whose best long term position appears to be shooting guard, as that position allows him to indulge in his ability to create shots (he was in the top quarter of shooting guards in usage and near the top eighth in assist rate). But perhaps even more impressive was Clarkson’s combination of poise and ballhandling ability, at age 22 and just being thrown into the fire, as he had a turnover rate well into the bottom third of even NBA PGs. Typically, rookie guards are incredibly turnover prone if they are productive; Clarkson was productive and not turnover prone. That bodes really well for him. Clarkson has always had a natural confidence and swagger on the court, but most likely with the help of Steve Nash, he really enhanced his assist rate from what is was in college, and also seamlessly translated his other strengths onto the NBA court.

Besides the passing, Clarkson really enhanced his athleticism in the NBA. We always knew he was an aggressive pace-pusher and penetrator of a guard, as within the past two college seasons, he had the second most unassisted shots at the rim, a trait that typically ends up being predictive for NBA success. Clarkson was well into the top third of shooting guards in layup attempts, in just his rookie season, and also near the top third in finishing. He’s reasonable, but not excellent, at drawing fouls as well, preferring the Derrick Rose/Tony Parker layup attempts rather than going through contact, in part because his upper body isn’t as defined as it could be right now. But even more than the layups, his athleticism also really shines through in dunks and tip-in attempts: even among SGs, despite being 6’5”, Clarkson’s dunk rate was near the top quarter of all SGs, and far better than what it was in Missouri, and even at that same height, he was near the top sixth in tip-in attempts, oftentimes being incredibly aggressive and willing to utilize his athleticism around the trees for boards, despite his lack of weight. He was fifth in offensive rebound rate. He doesn’t convert the tip-ins, but this illustrates his desire to hustle and work hard on the court, an intangibles trait he seems to possess in spades given his rapid development in just a year.

Besides at-rim shots, the other area Clarkson feasts on is with off-the-dribble mid-range jumpers, being in the top quarter of attempts here, with a very solid conversion rate (40.3%), a mark above the league average for SGs and once again, besting his conversion rates throughout college. Clarkson’s sweet spot is the short mid-range area, where he shot an excellent 47.6%; he still shot a good 38.6% on long mid-range jumpers as well. This mark can definitely hold, given that he shot an excellent 82.9% on free throws with the Lakers, and 83.1% in Missouri. His mechanics are slightly unorthodox, but he has natural touch here and innate shot-making ability. Largely, Clarkson’s only offensive weakness in his rookie year was his inability to space the floor--he only took a fifth of his shots as threes, and hit 31.4%--roughly expected, given his college marks. But, considering his elite athleticism, and ability to be a triple-threat guard mid-range-in (one who can pass the ball, get to the basket without turning the ball over, or hit the mid-range shot) it’s not a big issue at all, and given his shooting touch, can be developed over time. While Clarkson’s offensive RPM was slightly subpar for a PG, this might be the result of team dynamic, as his game is suggestive of being a productive, lead offensive guard if he can keep this up.

Despite the athleticism and height, Clarkson has perpetually put up poor defensive impact ratings, both in college and in his first season with the Lakers. He was one deviation below the average for NBA PGs, a horrid mark, and he might have been a culprit for the Lakers’ poor defense. Still, Clarkson is a reasonable defensive rebounder and a very good shotblocker for a PG--the latter of which was in the top quarter, and he controls his fouls quite well, especially for a rookie. Clarkson also ramped up his ability to get steals--he was a reasonable stealer in the league, and much better than the poor numbers he put up through college. Clarkson clearly has the athleticism, gets into a low crouching position, and appears to be active, and his all-around metrics are much more promising than his current impact. Given his age, he looks like he can improve in this area, especially since he’s already made a great leap in many areas of his game.

In many ways, Clarkson reminds of Monta Ellis, with possibly better defensive potential, better height, a better work ethic and far less moodiness. He’s a combo guard who utilizes a good usage rate to be particularly lethal mid-range in, with good touch, the athleticism to attack the rim, and with great ballhandling and passing ability for the 2-guard. He has vastly improved his passing ability, mid-range touch and defensive counting stats from his college output, which illustrates an excellent work ethic. He was already taking names of all the point guards taken above him after the draft. There is room to really improve the overall defense and long range touch, but those are correctable, and he’s a very promising player as currently comprised. We knew that his college team was surrounded by turmoil, and that his game was far more conducive to the NBA’s open court, but it is extremely impressive for him to improve this much, and it was well-deserved that he made the All-Rookie first team.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZrQ1ij0uI80_Dp-0QgM4q5UuFmrXLbFOiM4ZXxA78GU/mobilebasic#

 

[licensed to ball]

So.

Much.

Text.

 

[sea manup]

So.

Much.

Text.

saw this and came in here expecting CP to have dropped another legendary verse 

 

[licensed to ball]

Not yet.

Once the season starts and we win 3 games we weren't supposed to win, the CP manifestos will begin.

 

[CP1708]

I'm not team tank this year, sooooooo, I wouldn't expect that if I were you.

 

[licensed to ball]

I'm not team tank this year

 

[CP1708]

If we're 2-14 in November tho, I'm jumpin right back on the wagon.

If we start 7-9, then yeah, I'm all for progress and teaching the young guys how to get out there and try to win games, and earn respect.

2-14, I want them to go to sleep til Spring.

 

[MVP]

CP merely adopted the tank, P and myself were born in it molded by it. Not winnin for Simmons begins soon.

 

[CP1708]

CP merely adopted the tank, P and myself were born in it molded by it. Not winnin for Simmons begins soon.

Drinking heavily on this Friday I see. When you sober up, come back and read that bull **** you just posted and apologize to your family for the shame you just brought on them.

 

[MVP]

You just said you're not on the tank tho pops, that damn dementia is something else.

 

[CP1708]

Yes, that's getting off said tank, not "adopting" or not being born into it.

There's too small a window to try it again this year. Our only hope is the Cleveland Come Up special.

 

[pmatic]

 

[licensed to ball]

 

[mj 23]

 

[had pants]

 

[freeze]

yo...**** this ***** *** ***** bruh


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[BIG LEEMELONE]

I low key thought dlo said that just to rustle kobe . Like when jerry west said he wouldn't get any more championships (or something like that) after losing to boston

 

[moonman818]

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#muse

 

[Lizakers]

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[sea manup]

kobe disrespecting tmac even after he's retired 

 

[pmatic]

@MikeAScotto Lakers have agreed to terms with Michael Frazier (Florida) on a 2-yr, partially guaranteed deal, league source confirms. @onlygators first.

I liked Frazier in this draft, but that's a lot of rookies to bring in.